Health Canada reminds Canadians that plasma pens are unauthorized and may pose health risks, following complaints involving Calgary and North York spas

Avoid buying or using unauthorized plasma pens, or receiving services at spas and by estheticians using these devices (or any other devices promoted as plasma pens).Check whether medical devices have been authorized for sale by searching Health Canada's Medical Devices Active Licence Listing (MDALL).Check Health Canada’s Recalls and Safety Alerts database for advisories on illegal health products that have been found on the Canadian market.Report complaints involving medical devices, including the sale of unauthorized devices, to Health Canada.Related linksPlasma pens are not authorized in Canada and may pose health risks (November 26, 2018, Information Update)Risks of shopping onlineBuying medical devices from the InternetStay connected with Health Canada and receive the latest advisories and product recalls using social media tools.